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Maintained by Linda Bertland, retired school librarian. Links last checked on 12/12/2018.
http://www.sldirectory.com/libsf/resf/manage.html

This website is a classic collection of school library program links. The links are organized into six areas including Learning and Teaching, Information Access, Program Administration, Technology, Education and Employment and Continuing Education. Many of the links are examples of what other school libraries are doing and templates for writing policy and the like.

The Program Administration area contains useful examples and information about: -The Importance of School Libraries--Library Management Policies and Procedures--Library Promotion and Advocacy--Library Graphics and Bulletin Boards-- Job Descriptions, and Evaluation--Mission Statements, Action Plans, Action Research, and Annual Reports--Statistical Studies of School Libraries--Library Facilities Design--Disasters, Damage, Insects, and Mold--School/Public Library Combinations--Publishers and Vendors.

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School library procedure manuals, student and faculty handbooks, guides for volunteers, and ideas for new school librarians

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https://wakelet.com/

Wakelet is a curation tool that helps organize information. It is a platform that lets users create their own projects and then share them with others.

This will be a useful tool when I'm looking for a way to share my ideas with my coworkers or boss. Having a way to organize my thoughts and ideas into one project, then being able to share that project with links and information is going to be useful in any future career.

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Wakelet | The All In One Content Platform

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Wakelet allows you to bookmark, organize, collaborate and present on content all in one platform. Harness your content to build remarkable things.

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CREW: A Weeding Manual for Modern Libraries

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CREW: A Weeding Manual for Modern Libraries

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Revised and updated by Jeanette Larson in 2012. Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/sites/default/files/public/tslac/ld/ld/pubs/crew/crewmethod12.pdf

While this isn't the most updated weeding manual, I do think it's still useful. It begins by asking the question "Why should librarians weed?" Then goes on to explain the CREW weeding process. This weeding process is applied to Children's Materials, the Reference Collection, Nonprint Media, and Ebooks, among others.

This will be an extremely important resource when I have a career in a library and need to begin the weeding process. This could also be a helpful document in helping patrons understand why we weed.

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https://standards.aasl.org/

The AASL Standards Homepage is a great source that can connect you to the the Standards Framework.

This will be an extremely useful tool for any school librarian. The AASL Standards are an important tool for educators and are a great way to improve your library.

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Home - National School Library Standards

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The new National School Library Standards reflect an evolution of AASL learning standards and program guidelines, now referred to as "Standards" and framed within a single text.

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https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill

The Library Bill of Rights is a statement put out by ALA that shares basic policies that should help guide the running of a library.

The Library Bill of Rights is an important document to keep in mind while working in a library. It should help guide a librarian's decision-making. It is also a helpful document to show to patrons when an issue arises concerning the reason a library might do something a certain way.

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The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.

I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.

II. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.

III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.

IV. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.

V. A person's right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views.

VI. Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.

VII. All people, regardless of origin, age, background, or views, possess a right to privacy and confidentiality in their library use. Libraries should advocate for, educate about, and protect people's privacy, safeguarding all library use data, including personally identifiable information.

Adopted June 19, 1939, by the ALA Council; amended October 14, 1944; June 18, 1948; February 2, 1961; June 27, 1967; January 23, 1980; January 29, 2019.

Inclusion of "age" reaffirmed January 23, 1996.

Although the Articles of the Library Bill of Rights are unambiguous statements of basic principles that should govern the service of all libraries, questions do arise concerning application of these principles to specific library practices. See the documents designated by the Intellectual Freedom Committee as Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights.

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https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/freedomreadstatement

This is a statement put out by ALA that discusses a person's right to access information. They also include a list of propositions that librarians should follow.

This statement, especially the propositions are a great reminder to any librarian of what is expected of them. Librarians should not bring their personal beliefs and politics to their job, especially when it could affect the materials that are made available to the patrons of that library.

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https://www.ala.org/advocacy/advocacy-public-policy

This is a great website that includes links to different resources that can help promote advocacy of libraries.

This is the perfect website to get started on advocating for your library. It has links to get started learning about library advocacy, to become a library advocate, and policy positions.

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https://www.ala.org/advocacy/diversity

This website by the ALA is a great way to find ideas and get more involved when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This is a useful website for any librarian. It's a perfect website for me to keep going back to when I need inspiration or new ideas for showcasing diversity and inclusion in my library.

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are fundamental values of the association and its members, and diversity is listed as one of ALA's Key Action Areas. The Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services uses a social justice framework to ensure the inclusion of diverse perspectives within our profession and association to best position ALA as a trusted, leading advocate for equitable access to library services for all.

Key Resources

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion across ALA: Standards and Competencies

Major Initiatives

Partnerships

Opportunities to Get Involved in the Work

ALA Policies, Guidelines, and History

Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Final Report and Recommendations

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Implementation Working Group Reports and Documentation

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https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom

This website, created by the ALA, is a great resource to bookmark. It has resources to help you learn more about Intellectual Freedom.

Intellectual Freedom is such an important topic for librarians. Staying up to date and refreshing what I already know about intellectual freedom will only help me improve as a librarian.

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Intellectual Freedom: Issues and Resources

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A commitment to intellectual freedom transforms your library. ALA actively advocates and educates in defense of intellectual freedom—the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment. Intellectual freedom is a core value of the library profe…

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ASLA Manual for Developing Policies and Procedures

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https://asla.org.au/policy-development-manual

This is a great website that I've been using to help me out with the Library Manual project in this class. It has excellent tips and examples to help you create your own policies.

Keeping policies and procedures up to date is an important job for a librarian. These things ensure your library runs smoothly. This website will be useful in my career when I am working with policies and procedures in my own library.

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Second edition, published 2017, launched 17 March, 2018

In a spirit of collegiality, the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Schools and the Victorian Catholic Teacher Librarians (VCTL) make available to school communities A Manual for Developing Policies and Procedures in Australian School Library Resource Centres. It is the result of a joint working party and has been published to support the professional practice of staff in school library resource centres.

The collaborative nature of this document and the spirit of cooperation in which the work was performed has enabled this document to not only be completed but also to be made available to all school library resource centres in Australia at no cost. The document is only available electronically.

Download:
The aim of A Manual for Developing Policies and Procedures in Australian School Library Resource Centres is to set out how to develop the policies and document the procedures that are essential for exemplary management practices. The implementation of these policies and procedures will ensure that there is equitable access to resources for all users. A school library resource centre that is well managed is in the best possible position to offer the range of library programmes and services that are essential to the endeavours of the school community.

There are nine sections to A Manual for Developing Policies and Procedures in Australian School Library Resource Centres with a glossary and reference list. Each section has two parts. The first part is the policy section and the second part is the procedures section. The nine sections are:

A Manual for Developing Policies and Procedures in Australian School Library Resource Centres has an accompanying template that may also be used:

Members of the 2016-2017 Working Party (2nd edition)

Eileen Cooney (VCTL)

Maree Galvin (VCTL)

Susanne Graetsch (ALIA)

Pru Mitchell (ALIA Schools)

Sandra Ryan (ALIA Schools) Convenor

Members of the 2007 Working Party (1st edition)

Anne Chowne (VCTL)

Anne Girolami (ALIA) Convenor

Sue Maher (VCTL)

Jan McCormack (VCTL)

Sandra Ryan (ALIA)

Tilly Stoove (VCTL)

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https://www.kajeet.net/5-steps-to-great-ed-tech-grant-writing/

This is a great website for finding help on writing grants. Grant-writing is a great skill to have as a librarian so this website is really helpful.

Grant-writing is a tricky, time-consuming business, and I know I will need as much help as I can get, which makes this website perfect. I have it bookmarked and will easily be able to find it when I am responsible for finding and writing grants.

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We all dream of ways to transform students' lives through ed tech. But one thing that stands in the way for even the most ambitious school district: funding. And receiving funding often relies on the ability to write a successful grant application.

Applying for a grant isn't an easy task - even for the most passionate educator and innovator.

You could spend forever researching potential grant opportunities. But eventually, there comes a time when you have to sit down and write. Here are five steps that can help you write, and hopefully win, a grant application.

STEP 1: GATHER YOUR MATERIALS

Before you start the actual writing, you need to gather your materials. This includes all the pre-writing research you've done on the particular grant for which you're applying.

It helps to organize all your materials in three main categories.

Category One: Action Summary. This includes helpful information you've already gathered on the grant, including contacts, due dates, page limits, font size and margins, letters of intent requirements, online application requirements, and award dates.

Category Two: Grant Writing Guide. Develop a guide for any information relevant to the narrative you'll have to craft for the grant - one you can easily circulate to everyone on your grant writing team.

Category Three: Key Vocabulary List. Keywords from a request for proposal (RFP) form are critical to writing a great grant application. Create a reference list of all important words and phrases - especially the ones that recur throughout the RFP. You want your vocabulary to match theirs.

We have more details on these three pre-writing material categories here.

STEP 2: COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION FORM

According to Education World, there are three general parts to any grant application:

the application form(s),

the narrative, and

the budget.

"Grant writers and grant givers alike caution applicants to give equal weight to all three sections," the site's tip sheet notes. And this means treating the application not as an annoying list but an integral part of the entire package.

This means being meticulous and complete in filling out the application. Read the questions before you fill out the form, fill in your answers ( Education World suggests typing your answers if possible), then go back and proofread all your answers.

STEP 3: WRITE YOUR NARRATIVE

The narrative part of a grant application is, understandably, the most intimidating part of the grant application process. It requires you, the grant writer, to become a storyteller. Someone who can craft a persuasive, research-based, and results-focused story designed to convince a funder that your school district's project - and not another's - is the one worth their money.

When writing your narrative, make sure you include all of the following pertinent information.

Background. Include any relevant history and mission of your school/district as it pertains to the purpose of your project.

Needs Assessment. Use data to demonstrate the educational needs this project is designed to address.

Goals. Link your goals to your Needs Assessment statement to show how your project will help solve a critical problem in your school/district.

Objectives. Make your objectives read like measureable steps. Craft them in a way that's specific, attainable, realistic, and time-bound.

Timeline. As a way to connect with time-bound objectives, include a concrete timeline with start and end dates, as well as a schedule of the project's key activities.

Just because you're making a formal request for funds doesn't mean your narrative should be devoid of passion. Employ some of the skills any great writing has, including a hook to draw your reader in. Illumine and enlighten your reader with the possibilities of your project.

One danger the National Education Association suggests keeping an eye out for: the heavy use of jargon. Just because you're asking for technology doesn't meant your narrative should read like an instruction manual. In the NEA's words:

Impose a ban on "eduspeak" and unfamiliar acronyms. Nowhere in your grant should the following sentence appear: "Using a group of school-age learners, we will endeavor to capitalize on NCLB-specific requirements and shift the paradigm for meeting tangible literary and technological benchmarks." Reviewers will be much happier to read: "We want to provide one class of third-graders the equipment needed to produce a book report podcast."

We have some additional tips for grant writing here.

STEP 4: BUILD YOUR BUDGET

Ideally, you'll have gotten a head start on this before you sit down to write your grant application. Education World suggests you build a budget that's consistent with your narrative and that it covers all the resources you'll need for this project (and omits any costs for items not mentioned in your proposal).

"Your budget should be specific, reasonable, realistic, accurate, and flexible - in case the funder wants to negotiate the funding amount," they write.

STEP 5: CHECK YOUR WORK

It's something teachers tell their students all the time, and it extends to grant writers as well. Once you've finished writing, take an hour away from the documents, then return to them with a fresh eye. Check for consistency, clarity, and anything else.

One tip: give your work to someone else to look over. Sometimes it helps to get the perspective of someone outside the grant application process.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO PERSUADE

No, grant writing isn't easy.

But there's a lot of helpful tips, tricks, and strategies out there to sharpen your grant writing skills so that the next time opportunity knocks, you'll be able to persuade it inside with great writing.

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https://library.vcsu.edu:2270/ps/i.do?p=AONE&u=ndacad_58072zndv&id=GALE%7CA569892529&v=2.1&it=r

This is an interesting article that would be helpful to any librarian who is helping design their own library. It encourages team designing and collaboration.

If I ever have the opportunity to help design a library, I will be coming back to this article. It's organized into the steps of designing a library and shows off how useful it is to have a team helping you out.

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https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/librarians.htm

This website, put out by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, provides a lot of helpful information about a librarian's job. It shows the median pay for librarians, number of jobs, and job outlook.

This is going to be a really helpful website when I start job hunting. There are links that can help you find a job and a lot of information that will be useful to know while I'm job hunting.

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Summary

Video transcript available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyOpL1Q8N-Y.

Quick Facts: Librarians and Library Media Specialists
2022 Median Pay

$61,660 per year
$29.65 per hour

Librarians and library media specialists help people find information and conduct research for personal and professional use.

Librarians and library media specialists work for local governments, schools, and other organizations. Most work full time, although part-time work is common.

Librarians typically need a master's degree in library science (MLS). School librarians and library media specialists typically need a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field, along with a teaching certificate; requirements vary by state.

The median annual wage for librarians and library media specialists was $61,660 in May 2022.

Employment of librarians and library media specialists is projected to grow 3 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 13,700 openings for librarians and library media specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for librarians and library media specialists.

Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of librarians and library media specialists with similar occupations.

Learn more about librarians and library media specialists by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.

What Librarians and Library Media Specialists Do About this section

Librarians and library media specialists help people find information and conduct research for personal and professional use. Their job duties may change based on the type of setting they work in, such as public, school, or medical libraries.

Duties

Librarians and library media specialists typically do the following:

Create and use databases of library materials

Organize library materials so they are easy to find

Help library patrons to conduct research to evaluate search results and reference materials

Research new books and materials by reading book reviews, publishers' announcements, and catalogs

Maintain existing collections and choose new books, videos, and other materials for purchase

Plan programs for different audiences, such as story time for children

Teach classes about information resources

Research computers and other equipment for purchase, as needed

Train and supervise library technicians, assistants, other support staff, and volunteers

Prepare library budgets

In small libraries, these workers are often responsible for many or all aspects of library operations. In large libraries, they usually focus on one aspect of the library, such as user services, technical services, or administrative services.

The following are examples of types of librarians and library media specialists:

Academic librarians assist students, faculty, and staff in postsecondary institutions. They help students research topics related to their coursework and teach students how to access information. They also assist faculty and staff in locating resources related to their research projects or studies. Some campuses have multiple libraries, and librarians may specialize in a particular subject.

Administrative services librarians manage libraries, prepare budgets, and negotiate contracts for library materials and equipment. Some conduct public relations or fundraising activities for the library.

Public librarians work in their communities to serve all members of the public. They help patrons find books to read for pleasure; conduct research for schoolwork, business, or personal interest; and learn how to access the library's resources. Many public librarians plan programs for patrons, such as story time for children, book clubs, or educational activities.

School librarians, sometimes called school library media specialists, typically work in elementary, middle, and high school libraries. They teach students how to use library resources, including technology. They also help teachers develop lesson plans and find materials for classroom instruction.

Special librarians work in settings other than school or public libraries. They are sometimes called information professionals. Businesses, museums, government agencies, and many other groups have their own libraries that use special librarians. The main purpose of these libraries and information centers is to serve the information needs of the organization that houses the library. Therefore, special librarians collect and organize materials focused on those subjects. Special librarians may need an additional degree in the subject that they specialize in. The following are examples of special librarians:

Corporate librarians assist employees of private businesses in conducting research and finding information. They work for a wide range of organizations, including insurance companies, consulting firms, and publishers.

Law librarians conduct research or help lawyers, judges, law clerks, and law students locate and analyze legal resources. They often work in law firms and law school libraries.

Medical librarians, also called health science librarians, help health professionals, patients, and researchers find health and science information. They may provide information about new clinical trials and medical treatments and procedures, teach medical students how to locate medical information, or answer consumers' health questions.

Technical services librarians obtain, prepare, and organize print and electronic library materials. They arrange materials for patrons' ease in finding information. They are also responsible for ordering new library materials and archiving to preserve older items.

User services librarians help patrons conduct research using both electronic and print resources. They teach patrons how to use library resources to find information on their own. This may include familiarizing patrons with catalogs of print materials, helping them access and search digital libraries, or educating them on Internet search techniques. Some user services librarians work with a particular audience, such as children or young adults.

Librarians and library media specialists held about 141,200 jobs in 2022. The largest employers of librarians and library media specialists were as follows:

Elementary and secondary schools; state, local, and private

35%

Local government, excluding education and hospitals

31

Colleges, universities, and professional schools; state, local, and private

18

Information

6

Most librarians and library media specialists typically work on the floor with patrons, behind the circulation desk, or in offices. Some have private offices, but those in small libraries usually share work space with others.

Work Schedules

Most librarians and library media specialists work full time, although part-time work is common. Public and academic librarians often work on weekends and evenings and may work holidays. School librarians and library media specialists usually have the same work and vacation schedules as teachers, including summers off. Special librarians, such as corporate librarians, typically work normal business hours but may need to work more than 40 hours per week to help meet deadlines.

How to Become a Librarian or Library Media Specialist About this section

Librarians typically need a master's degree in library science (MLS). School librarians and library media specialists typically need a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field, along with a teaching certificate; requirements vary by state.

Education

Librarians typically need a master's degree in library science. Some colleges and universities have other names for their library science programs, such as Master of Information Studies or Master of Library and Information Studies. Students need a bachelor's degree in any major to enter MLS or similar programs.

MLS programs usually take 1 to 2 years to complete. Coursework typically covers information such as learning different research methods and strategies, online reference systems, and Internet search techniques. The American Library Association accredits master's degree programs in library and information studies.

Requirements for public school librarians and library media specialists vary by state. Most states require an MLS or a bachelor's or master's degree in education, often with a specialization related to library media.

Special librarians, such as those in a corporate, law, or medical library, usually supplement a master's degree in library science with knowledge of their specialized field. Some employers require special librarians to have a master's degree, a professional degree, or a Ph.D. in that subject. For example, a law librarian may be required to have a law degree.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Public school librarians and library media specialists typically need a teacher's certification. Some states require school librarians to pass a standardized test, such as the PRAXIS II Library Media Specialist test. Contact your state department of education for details about requirements in your state.

Some states also require certification for librarians in public libraries. Contact your state's licensing board for specific requirements.

Important Qualities

Communication skills. Librarians and library media specialists need to be able to explain ideas and information in ways that patrons understand.

Initiative. New information, technology, and resources constantly change librarians' and library media specialists' duties. Workers must be able and willing to continually update their knowledge of these changes to be effective at their jobs.

Interpersonal skills. Librarians and library media specialists must be able to work both as part of a team and with the public or with researchers.

Organizational skills. Librarians and library media specialists help patrons research topics efficiently. They should be able to direct the logical use of resources, databases, and other materials.

Problem-solving skills. These workers need to be able to identify a problem, figure out where to find information to solve the problem, and draw conclusions based on the information found.

Reading skills. Librarians and library media specialists must be excellent readers. Those working in special libraries are expected to read the latest literature in their field of specialization.

Median annual wages, May 2022

The median annual wage for librarians and library media specialists was $61,660 in May 2022. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $36,260, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $98,650.

In May 2022, the median annual wages for librarians and library media specialists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:

Colleges, universities, and professional schools; state, local, and private

$63,970

Elementary and secondary schools; state, local, and private

62,910

Local government, excluding education and hospitals

58,330

Information

57,480

Most librarians and library media specialists work full time, although part-time work is common. Public and academic librarians often work on weekends and evenings, and may work holidays. School librarians and library media specialists usually have the same work and vacation schedules as teachers, including summers off. Special librarians, such as corporate librarians, typically work normal business hours but may need to work more than 40 hours per week to help meet deadlines.

Employment of librarians and library media specialists is projected to grow 3 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 13,700 openings for librarians and library media specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Employment

Despite a decline by the public in traditional borrowing of materials, libraries still need librarians to host a variety of services and activities. Therefore, there will be a need for librarians to manage libraries and to help patrons find information. Parents value the learning opportunities that libraries present for children because libraries have information and learning materials that children often cannot access from home. Library patrons are expected to continue attending events and using other library services, such as child-focused activities and employment assistance.

Occupational Title

SOC Code

Employment, 2022

Projected Employment, 2032

Change, 2022-32

Employment by Industry

Percent

Numeric

Librarians and media collections specialists

25-4022

141,200

145,500

3

4,300
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Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)

The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link(s) below go to OEWS data maps for employment and wages by state and area.

Projections Central

Occupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices. All state projections data are available at www.projectionscentral.org. Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state. In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state's websites where these data may be retrieved.

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For more information about librarians and library media specialists, including accredited library education programs, visit
American Library Association
For more information about becoming a school librarian or library media specialist, contact your state board of education.

For information about medical librarians, visit
Medical Library Association
For information about law librarians, visit
American Association of Law Libraries
For information about many different types of special librarians, visit
Special Libraries Association
Occupational Requirements Survey

For a profile highlighting selected BLS data on occupational requirements, see

Librarians and media collections specialists (PDF)

O*NET
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

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https://www.ala.org/tools/ethics

This ALA Professional Ethics website is a great resource that displays ALA's Code of Ethics. It lays out the ethical principles that guide a good library.

The Code of Ethics is such an important document for librarians. It will be necessary for me to continuously keep up to date and informed about professional ethics in the library field, so this resource will be used often.

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ALA's Code of Ethics is the responsibility of the Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE). The Code of Ethics is the document that translates the values of intellectual freedom that define the profession of librarianship into broad principles that may be used by individual members of that profession as well as by others employed in a library as a framework for dealing with situations involving ethical conflicts.

Code of Ethics

As members of the American Library Association, we recognize the importance of codifying and making known to the profession and to the general public the ethical principles that guide the work of librarians, other professionals providing information services, library trustees and library staffs.

Ethical dilemmas occur when values are in conflict. The American Library Association Code of Ethics states the values to which we are committed, and embodies the ethical responsibilities of the profession in this changing information environment.

We significantly influence or control the selection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information. In a political system grounded in an informed citizenry, we are members of a profession explicitly committed to intellectual freedom and the freedom of access to information. We have a special obligation to ensure the free flow of information and ideas to present and future generations.

The principles of this Code are expressed in broad statements to guide ethical decision making. These statements provide a framework; they cannot and do not dictate conduct to cover particular situations.

1. We provide the highest level of service to all library users through appropriate and usefully organized resources; equitable service policies; equitable access; and accurate, unbiased, and courteous responses to all requests.

2. We uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and resist all efforts to censor library resources.

3. We protect each library user's right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted.

4. We respect intellectual property rights and advocate balance between the interests of information users and rights holders.

5. We treat co-workers and other colleagues with respect, fairness, and good faith, and advocate conditions of employment that safeguard the rights and welfare of all employees of our institutions.

6. We do not advance private interests at the expense of library users, colleagues, or our employing institutions.

7. We distinguish between our personal convictions and professional duties and do not allow our personal beliefs to interfere with fair representation of the aims of our institutions or the provision of access to their information resources.

8. We strive for excellence in the profession by maintaining and enhancing our own knowledge and skills, by encouraging the professional development of co-workers, and by fostering the aspirations of potential members of the profession.

9. We affirm the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We work to recognize and dismantle systemic and individual biases; to confront inequity and oppression; to enhance diversity and inclusion; and to advance racial and social justice in our libraries, communities, profession, and associations through awareness, advocacy, education, collaboration, services, and allocation of resources and spaces.

Adopted at the 1939 Midwinter Meeting by the ALA Council; amended June 30, 1981; June 28, 1995; January 22, 2008; and June 29, 2021.

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ALA's Code of Ethics is the responsibility of the Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE). The Code of Ethics is the document that translates the values of intellectual freedom that define the profession of librarianship into broad principles that may be used by individual members of that profession as well as by others employed in a library as a framework for dealing with situations involving ethical conflicts.The principles of this Code are expressed in broad statements to guide ethical decision making.

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https://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy

Advocacy is another important topic in the library field. ALA's website guides you through a general knowledge of advocacy, sponsored events, legislative efforts, advocacy resources and tools.

Public support for a library is vital. Making efforts to connect with people who want to support the library is an important job for a librarian.

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https://standards.aasl.org/beliefs/

The AASL Common Beliefs are a set of guidelines that are supportive to student learning. They help create well-prepared learners, effective school librarians, and dynamic school libraries.

It's always important to refresh yourself on the basics, and that's what I feel like this resource will achieve. These Common Beliefs are so beneficial for the entire library system in a school.

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Common Beliefs - National School Library Standards

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These documents, and feedback collected from more than 1,300 school librarians and stakeholders nationally, provided AASL with a clear expression of the qualities of well-prepared learners, effective school librarians, and dynamic school libraries.

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https://www.ala.org/advocacy/diversity/culturalprogrammingtopromotediversity

Programming to promote diversity is something that takes work to accomplish. Resources like this one, put out by the ALA, are helpful for bringing fresh ideas to your library.

Finding resources like this one will always be helpful in my future career. There's a million ways to promote diversity and librarian's should find ways to be creative.

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The American Library Association recognizes the critical need for access to library and information resources, services, and technologies by all people, especially those who may experience language or literacy-related barriers; economic distress; cultural or social isolation; physical or attitudinal barriers; racism; discrimination on the basis of appearance, ethnicity, immigrant status, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression; or barriers to equal education, employment, and housing.

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https://literacy.ala.org/digital-literacy/

This website connects you to a list of resources that relate to digital literacy. In a library setting it's so important to understand the technology around you, resources like this one will help you continue to learn about them.

Digital literacy is important for any career, but for librarians especially. There's no point in having technology in a library if the librarian's don't know how to work it. Resources like this one will ensure that doesn't happen.

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Digital Literacy – Welcome to ALA’s Literacy Clearinghouse

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padlet.com

Padlet is a great resource for organizing information. It lets you create boards about any topic you can imagine and then they're available to share.

Resources like Padlet are a great way to share information. Being comfortable around websites like this one will be so useful in my career and being able to share them is an essential feature.